Is SMT for me?

This is a frequently asked question by many people when first making contact to find out what SMT is all about.

Fearing they are the only ones facing particular circumstances, or experiencing certain symptoms and reactions, it is a fair enough question. The answer however is almost always YES. SMT can help just about everybody at any age.

Overall, clients who complete our standard SMT program, report a 54% reduction of their initial symptoms – and that’s within less than six months of commencement.

Here are some brief case studies, which may help answer some of your questions. Each of these clients has completed a report which sets out a brief description of their symptoms, their overall level of anxiety at commencement at the SMT Centre and a self rating of those figures after completion of our standard SMT program* (names have been changed for confidentiality purposes).

1.Rosemary, a teacher, was aiming to cope with recent life issues and to be less fearful. She was tearful, distressed, anxious, tense and experiencing phobias, depression and physical health issues which she feared. She rated her current emotional state at 6/10.

“I’m not longer so fearful of situations concerning health and other matters. I am no longer as depressed or tearful and I feel much stronger physically and emotionally” Rating now 3/10

2. Tony, a nurse was seeking to have anxiety decrease to appropriate ‘normal’ levels. His symptoms included chest pain, sweating, heat, tension and catastrophizing events, with great energy going into worry. His rating was 8/10.

“My sleep patterns have improved and I am experiencing dramatically less episodes of anxiety” Tony, a nurse. Rating now at 4/10

3. Merran stated her occupation as simply a mother. She was suffering very intense and frequent panic attacks, waking in panic, with generalized anxiety symptoms together with ongoing worry, negativity, tearfulness and doubt. She rated this state at 8/10.

“I still have episodes of anxiety but at a much lesser level. I also now have periods of no anxiety and uninterrupted sleep. I am much more able to manage my life challenges”. Rating now 4/10

4. Jeffrey, a company manager, stated anxiety and mild depression with symptoms of nausea, uncontrollable and irrational negative thoughts and lack of motivation. He estimated his anxiety level at 10/10.

“My mind is more at ease – at peace. The internal chatter has slowed and it is easier for me to relax. I do not worry about the stresses in my life nearly as much”. Rating now 3/10

5. Anthony is a tradesman. He expressed the need to no longer feel anxious about anxiety and when comfortable dealing with it. Symptoms stated included social anxiety, tension, insomnia, depression and lack of confidence, rating the effect of these symptoms on his life at 7-8.

“Now experiencing much better sleep. Generally more relaxed and when feeling some anxiety it’s not for long or as intense.” … rating now 1.5

6. Kathy, a young lawyer, was seeking to be free of stress, anxiety, tension, panic attacks, depression, lack of life direction, nausea, heart pain and anger” She rated these symptoms at 9/10

“I feel much calmer and better equipped to deal with stressful situations. Symptoms of anxiety, stress, panic attacks and physical symptoms have lessened. This really has assisted. Rating now 3/10

These and more case studies can be found in “Living Calm in a Busy World” by Pauline McKinnon. To book an appointment for your initial consultation please call our office on 03 9817 2933

* The SMT program is comprised of 16 facilitated group sessions at the SMT Centre, complemented by daily personal practice.

Success Stories

"SMT has enabled me to become a better husband, father, friend and colleague. I'm no longer consumed by anxiety and I now feel more in control of my life" –Alan

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–Alan

"SMT has enabled me to become a better husband, father, friend and colleague. I'm no longer consumed by anxiety and I now feel more in control of my life" –Alan

https://stillnessmeditation.com.au/testimonials/2155/

"I'm something of a perfectionist and a high achiever ... in SMT there’s really no 'bar' to reach, no evaluation of quality, just encouragement. That helps me a lot" –Robyn "Where I am right now is out of hell. I have reduced 6 medications to 1. Panic attacks are rare & anxiety is of a far less degree ... I have learned from my practice of SMT that all is OK" –Mary

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–Mary

"I'm something of a perfectionist and a high achiever ... in SMT there’s really no 'bar' to reach, no evaluation of quality, just encouragement. That helps me a lot" –Robyn "Where I am right now is out of hell. I have reduced 6 medications to 1. Panic attacks are rare & anxiety is of a far less degree ... I have learned from my practice of SMT that all is OK" –Mary

https://stillnessmeditation.com.au/testimonials/2157/

"The ability to release tension enormously helped my pain level. I can sleep without interruption ... in all a very positive experience" –Cathy

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–Cathy

"The ability to release tension enormously helped my pain level. I can sleep without interruption ... in all a very positive experience" –Cathy

https://stillnessmeditation.com.au/testimonials/2189/

"Your meditation only needs to enter my thoughts and I feel better already and the best thing is, it is with you always" –Chris

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–Chris

"Your meditation only needs to enter my thoughts and I feel better already and the best thing is, it is with you always" –Chris

https://stillnessmeditation.com.au/testimonials/2190/

"Pauline, your calm and gentle spirit had such an effect on me, I hadn’t felt that relaxed for a very long time. So thank you, I so appreciate all that you have done and continue to do for those of us that are feeling worn out and at the end of our tethers. You certainly are a great inspiration!"

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"Pauline, your calm and gentle spirit had such an effect on me, I hadn’t felt that relaxed for a very long time. So thank you, I so appreciate all that you have done and continue to do for those of us that are feeling worn out and at the end of our tethers. You certainly are a great inspiration!"

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